Partner with Mollard Property Group – Your Experts in Purpose-Built Childcare Projects

Australia’s childcare property landscape is evolving rapidly, and at Mollard Property Group, we are proud to be leading the way. With growing demand, complex regulations, and rising development costs reshaping the sector, our specialised knowledge and collaborative approach ensure your childcare project is not only viable – but positioned for long-term success.

Understanding the Current Landscape

Over the past two years, the pace of childcare centre development has slowed. Contributing factors include:

• Soaring construction costs
• Rising land values
• Increased interest rates

These challenges mean feasibility now hinges more than ever on strategic, expert-led partnerships between developers and operators. That’s where Mollard Property Group stands out. Our team works closely with all stakeholders to deliver solutions that work – financially, operationally, and within regulatory frameworks.

Demand Is Growing – Are You Ready to Meet It?

Despite the hurdles, demand for childcare continues to rise due to:

• Urban growth: Expanding residential communities need local, accessible childcare.
• Population increases: More families are seeking quality care options close to home.
• Workforce shifts: Greater female workforce participation fuels the need for reliable early learning centres.

Understanding demand is critical, but demand alone doesn’t determine whether a childcare development is the right opportunity.

Start with the Highest & Best Use

Before committing to a childcare development, it is important to understand the full potential of the site.

Our Highest & Best Use (HBU) service assesses a property against multiple potential uses, considering factors including planning controls, site characteristics, market demand, financial viability and development potential.

This helps answer a fundamental question: Is childcare actually the right use for this site?

By identifying the most viable development pathway before significant capital is committed, our HBU assessment helps developers and property owners reduce risk, uncover opportunities and make more informed decisions about their property.

The Regulatory Advantage

While licensing and compliance requirements are more stringent than ever, we see this as an opportunity – not a roadblock. At Mollard Property Group, we understand the intricacies of the regulatory landscape and guide our clients through every step, turning complexity into clarity.

Our team stays ahead of changes to ensure your centre meets all quality standards while maintaining development momentum.

Why Collaboration Matters

We believe the most successful childcare centres are built on partnerships. That is why we:

• Align early with our clients’ goals and values
• Assess the Highest & Best Use and development potential of a site before committing to a project
• Maintain transparent, timely communication throughout the process
• Encourage operator involvement from planning to handover
• Bring together property, market, planning, design and operational expertise

This collaborative model helps reduce delays, manage risk and ensure your centre is positioned to open – and thrive.

Let’s Build Something Better, Together

Navigating today’s childcare property sector requires more than a good idea – it takes a proven partner.

With Mollard Property Group by your side, you will have access to sector-specific expertise across Highest & Best Use, site selection, childcare modelling, feasibility, acquisition, design, planning and development management.

Whether you have a site in mind or are exploring your next development opportunity, we can help you understand what the property can deliver and determine the right path forward.

Contact us today to explore how we can help bring your next childcare development to life.